Life After Death, Near-Death Experience
Near-death experience - stories and theories. Life after death.
Near-Death Experiences
Is there life after death? Some of our most compelling evidence for an existence after death comes from people how have had near-death experiences. They have clinically died, or nearly so, and in that time seem to go "somewhere" where they have a variety of remarkable encounters. Here are some of those stories from readers.
Is there life after death? Some of our most compelling evidence for an existence after death comes from people how have had near-death experiences. They have clinically died, or nearly so, and in that time seem to go "somewhere" where they have a variety of remarkable encounters. Here are some of those stories from readers.
The Pact
Your True Tales of The Pact
Your True Tales of The Pact
Lolo Says Goodbye
Lolo Says Goodbye - Your True Tales - October 2009
Lolo Says Goodbye - Your True Tales - October 2009
Met My Mother's Ghost
Met My Mother's Ghost - Your True Tales - September 2009
Met My Mother's Ghost - Your True Tales - September 2009
My Sister and the Rose 2
My Sister and the Rose 2 - Your True Tales - September 2009
My Sister and the Rose 2 - Your True Tales - September 2009
A Son's Messages from the Afterlife
A series of astonishing events following the death of her beloved son convinces a mother that life continues after death
A series of astonishing events following the death of her beloved son convinces a mother that life continues after death
Death Knocks in Winter
Death Knocks in Winter - Your True Tales - August 2009
Death Knocks in Winter - Your True Tales - August 2009
Mom Tampers with Cell Phone
Mom Tampers with Cell Phone - Your True Tales - August 2009
Mom Tampers with Cell Phone - Your True Tales - August 2009
Saved by Grandmother's Ghost
Saved by Grandmother's Ghost - Your True Tales - August 2009
Saved by Grandmother's Ghost - Your True Tales - August 2009
Weird Smoke Ring
Weird Smoke Ring - Your True Tales - August 2009
Weird Smoke Ring - Your True Tales - August 2009
The Floating Matchstick
The Floating Matchstick - Your True Tales - July 2009
The Floating Matchstick - Your True Tales - July 2009
Visions at the Hour of Death
Readers respond with their own amazing experiences with deathbed visions - testaments to the possibility of a greater existence beyond death
Readers respond with their own amazing experiences with deathbed visions - testaments to the possibility of a greater existence beyond death
Mother's Blooms
Mother's Blooms - Your True Tales - June 2009
Mother's Blooms - Your True Tales - June 2009
Angel Twin's Visit
Angel Twin's Visit - Your True Tales - June 2009
Angel Twin's Visit - Your True Tales - June 2009
Message from the Mirror
Message from the Mirror - Your True Tales - June 2009
Message from the Mirror - Your True Tales - June 2009
Sign from Gunner
Sign from Gunner - Your True Tales - May 2009
Sign from Gunner - Your True Tales - May 2009
Deathbed Visions
Deathbed Visions
Deathbed Visions
Friend Says Goodbye
Friend Says Goodbye - Your True Tales - April 2009
Friend Says Goodbye - Your True Tales - April 2009
The Evolution of An Afterlife
Does an afterlife make sense? When did people become eligible for an afterlife? What do I mean by that? Join me on a little thought experiment to investigate this idea. In doing so, we'll use some common assumptions and see where it takes us.
Does an afterlife make sense? When did people become eligible for an afterlife? What do I mean by that? Join me on a little thought experiment to investigate this idea. In doing so, we'll use some common assumptions and see where it takes us.
Gramps to the Rescue
Gramps to the Rescue - Your True Tales - February 2009
Gramps to the Rescue - Your True Tales - February 2009
Good Luck / Bad Luck Coin
Good Luck / Bad Luck Coin
Good Luck / Bad Luck Coin
Amazing Messages from Beyond
Some of the most compelling anecdotal evidence for life after death comes in the form of messages from deceased loved ones. In the most interesting cases, those who have passed on communicate messages that are not only highly personal, but are of particular significance, important – even life saving. Here are some of those stories.
Some of the most compelling anecdotal evidence for life after death comes in the form of messages from deceased loved ones. In the most interesting cases, those who have passed on communicate messages that are not only highly personal, but are of particular significance, important – even life saving. Here are some of those stories.
Deathbed Visions
Close to the moment of death, apparitions of deceased friends and loved ones appear to escort the dying to the other side. It is a phenomenon that is more common than you might imagine.
Close to the moment of death, apparitions of deceased friends and loved ones appear to escort the dying to the other side. It is a phenomenon that is more common than you might imagine.
Deathbed Visions and Experiences: Your True Tales
True stories from readers.
True stories from readers.
A Glimpse of the Afterlife
If there is a life after death, what is it like? Here are some "eyewitness" accounts from near-death experiencers - and they're not all positive.
If there is a life after death, what is it like? Here are some "eyewitness" accounts from near-death experiencers - and they're not all positive.
It's All Right on the Other Side
What happens when we die may be life's greatest mystery, but sometimes the dead return in the form of voices, appartiions, music and even guiding hands to let us know death need not be feared.
What happens when we die may be life's greatest mystery, but sometimes the dead return in the form of voices, appartiions, music and even guiding hands to let us know death need not be feared.
Last Goodbyes from Beyond
Amazing evidence for life after death, when the living are contacted by loved ones from the other side in the form of visions, sounds, smells and even voices.
Amazing evidence for life after death, when the living are contacted by loved ones from the other side in the form of visions, sounds, smells and even voices.
Messages from Beyond: Your True Tales
True stories from readers.
True stories from readers.
The Miracle of David
The relationship between Nancy C. and her son, David was marked by a remarkable psychic connection that bound them throughout the tragic challenges of David's young life... and beyond. This is their true story.
The relationship between Nancy C. and her son, David was marked by a remarkable psychic connection that bound them throughout the tragic challenges of David's young life... and beyond. This is their true story.
Terrifying Séances
Contacting the spirit world can be a surprising, hazardous, and often frightening experience, as evidenced by these séances
Contacting the spirit world can be a surprising, hazardous, and often frightening experience, as evidenced by these séances
Visions in the Hour of Death
Readers relate their own amazing experiences with deathbed visions - testaments to the possibility of a greater existence beyond death.
Readers relate their own amazing experiences with deathbed visions - testaments to the possibility of a greater existence beyond death.
What Lies Beyond: Before and After Life
Brenda Bush was privileged, she believes, with astonishing memories of the moments before her birth. But this was not her only contact with "the other side." Far from it. Though brushed with tragedy, she and other members of her family experienced an ongoing connection with loved ones who had passed beyond this life - perhaps back to the source.
Brenda Bush was privileged, she believes, with astonishing memories of the moments before her birth. But this was not her only contact with "the other side." Far from it. Though brushed with tragedy, she and other members of her family experienced an ongoing connection with loved ones who had passed beyond this life - perhaps back to the source.
5 Steps to Build Your Connection to Spirit
The exploration of spirit communication can be exciting, and sometimes finding the right resources to start can be overwhelming. Hopefully these five steps will help you get started.
The exploration of spirit communication can be exciting, and sometimes finding the right resources to start can be overwhelming. Hopefully these five steps will help you get started.
After-Death Communication
"Research" based on information gathered from thousands of people who say they've been contacted from beyond the grave, usually by relatives.
"Research" based on information gathered from thousands of people who say they've been contacted from beyond the grave, usually by relatives.
After Death Communications - Reports
Several articles here on after-death messages involving such celebrities as Michael Landon, Paul McCartney, Barbra Streisand, Patch Adams, Michael Jordan, Dear Abby, Dr. Phil and others.
Several articles here on after-death messages involving such celebrities as Michael Landon, Paul McCartney, Barbra Streisand, Patch Adams, Michael Jordan, Dear Abby, Dr. Phil and others.
After Death Communication Stories
Several interesting stories here, including: A Spirit Playmate, Two Visits from Mother, Aroma of Love, A Presence in My House and more.
Several interesting stories here, including: A Spirit Playmate, Two Visits from Mother, Aroma of Love, A Presence in My House and more.
Afterlife 101
A comprehensive 240-page online book describing the afterlife that they say has been prepared by spirit guides, speaking through a medium.
A comprehensive 240-page online book describing the afterlife that they say has been prepared by spirit guides, speaking through a medium.
Afterlife Debate
The aim of this site is to discuss and evaluate the current reason-based arguments for and against the existence of an afterlife and to score its probability.
The aim of this site is to discuss and evaluate the current reason-based arguments for and against the existence of an afterlife and to score its probability.
Afterlife Knowledge: Frequently Asked Questions
This site offers its own answers to questions about how to communicate with the afterlife, what the "white light" is, remembering the physical world, what happens to evil people, and more.
This site offers its own answers to questions about how to communicate with the afterlife, what the "white light" is, remembering the physical world, what happens to evil people, and more.
After This Life, More Work
An interview with Soviet psychic Tatiana Elmanovich who claims to have information on the afterlife from a number of spirits she has contacted.
An interview with Soviet psychic Tatiana Elmanovich who claims to have information on the afterlife from a number of spirits she has contacted.
Animals Teach Us About Death
This article says that death is not a single moment, but a process of transformation, from a holding on to a letting go into some new form.
This article says that death is not a single moment, but a process of transformation, from a holding on to a letting go into some new form.
Are Near Death Experiences Real?
Are NDEs actually the dying experiences, the result of normal brain function at the point of death, or are they the result of brain dysfunction creating a hallucination triggered by the biological stresses of dying, drugs, and a lack of oxygen to the brain?
Are NDEs actually the dying experiences, the result of normal brain function at the point of death, or are they the result of brain dysfunction creating a hallucination triggered by the biological stresses of dying, drugs, and a lack of oxygen to the brain?
The Case for Life After Death
If life after death cannot be proved scientifically, is it then intellectually irresponsible to accept it? Only if you assume that it is intellectually irresponsible to accept anything that cannot be proved scientifically.
If life after death cannot be proved scientifically, is it then intellectually irresponsible to accept it? Only if you assume that it is intellectually irresponsible to accept anything that cannot be proved scientifically.
Claims of Communicating with the Dead
The paranatural paradigm deals with other dimensions of reality beyond our own and apart from the supernatural. Philosopher Paul Kurtz examines the paradigm in the context of life after death. From Skeptical Inquirer.
The paranatural paradigm deals with other dimensions of reality beyond our own and apart from the supernatural. Philosopher Paul Kurtz examines the paradigm in the context of life after death. From Skeptical Inquirer.
A Critique of After-Death Communication Studies
Studies with mediums were reported as scientific proof of life after death. But their experiments did not employ blind judging and had insufficient safeguards against sensory leakage, says Skeptical Inquirer.
Studies with mediums were reported as scientific proof of life after death. But their experiments did not employ blind judging and had insufficient safeguards against sensory leakage, says Skeptical Inquirer.
Death Before Life After Life
Accounts of near-death experiences (NDEs) before they came into the public consciousness through Raymond Moody's 1975 book "Life After Life."
Accounts of near-death experiences (NDEs) before they came into the public consciousness through Raymond Moody's 1975 book "Life After Life."
Discourses on Life After Death
There are several short and interesting articles here focusing on early psychical research into the possibility of life after death, after-death communication and near-death experiences.
There are several short and interesting articles here focusing on early psychical research into the possibility of life after death, after-death communication and near-death experiences.
Divisiontheory
This website describes a theory about what happens to us after death, accounting for virtually all the reports emerging from modern research into afterlife phenomena – and more.
This website describes a theory about what happens to us after death, accounting for virtually all the reports emerging from modern research into afterlife phenomena – and more.
Dreaming with the Departed
We don't need to go to psychics to have contact with departed loved ones, says Robert Moss. We can have direct communication with our departed, in timely and helpful ways, if we are willing to pay attention to our dreams.
We don't need to go to psychics to have contact with departed loved ones, says Robert Moss. We can have direct communication with our departed, in timely and helpful ways, if we are willing to pay attention to our dreams.
Edgar Cayce's NDEs and Revelations
Cayce, over the span of his lifetime, had more near-death experiences than anyone ever documented, and was able to gain a tremendous amount of information through his frequent NDEs. Here's some of it.
Cayce, over the span of his lifetime, had more near-death experiences than anyone ever documented, and was able to gain a tremendous amount of information through his frequent NDEs. Here's some of it.
The Gate of Life
Near death experiences are remarkable in that the individual's experience does not stop with the experience itself. Here's how we can harness the empowering and beneficial experiences without trauma or risk.
Near death experiences are remarkable in that the individual's experience does not stop with the experience itself. Here's how we can harness the empowering and beneficial experiences without trauma or risk.
Heaven and Hell
NDE experiencer George Ritchie relates what he learned about the good place and the bad place in the afterlife.
NDE experiencer George Ritchie relates what he learned about the good place and the bad place in the afterlife.
How the New Physics is Validating NDE Concepts
There is more about near-death experiences and other psychic experiences that support the argument that time is illusory.
There is more about near-death experiences and other psychic experiences that support the argument that time is illusory.
Insights into the Afterlife: What to Expect
Nora M. Spurgin answers 30 common questions, including: "What will we look like in the spirit world?" and "Can we enjoy food, drink and sex?"
Nora M. Spurgin answers 30 common questions, including: "What will we look like in the spirit world?" and "Can we enjoy food, drink and sex?"
The Int'l Association for Near-Death Studies
Some sample NDE accounts are provided by this organization.
Some sample NDE accounts are provided by this organization.
The International Survivalist Society
An Internet resource on psychical research and survival after death.
An Internet resource on psychical research and survival after death.
Into the Light
Dr. Melvin Morse's site on children's NDEs. He's done extensive research and written books on the subject. Includes kids' drawings.
Dr. Melvin Morse's site on children's NDEs. He's done extensive research and written books on the subject. Includes kids' drawings.
Irrefutable Evidence of Life after Death?
A spirit communication from airman Captain Raymond Hinchliffe, who was lost at sea attempting a trans-Atlantic flight leads to information from the victims of the 1930 crash. Many voices were reportedly heard from beyond the grave, including that of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
A spirit communication from airman Captain Raymond Hinchliffe, who was lost at sea attempting a trans-Atlantic flight leads to information from the victims of the 1930 crash. Many voices were reportedly heard from beyond the grave, including that of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Lawyer Argues Case for the Afterlife
Victor Zammit, a lawyer, says there is irrefutable evidence of life after death, and he expounds on it in this book-length site. Should we believe a lawyer?
Victor Zammit, a lawyer, says there is irrefutable evidence of life after death, and he expounds on it in this book-length site. Should we believe a lawyer?
Life Beyond Death
Covers the purpose of death, the nature of life beyond death, how we can prepare for death and how we can assist the dying.
Covers the purpose of death, the nature of life beyond death, how we can prepare for death and how we can assist the dying.
Light with Variations
Near-death experience reveals three different kinds of subjective light. Author P. M. H. Atwater says that any type of near-death experience can be life changing.
Near-death experience reveals three different kinds of subjective light. Author P. M. H. Atwater says that any type of near-death experience can be life changing.
NDEs and the Afterlife
During near-death experiences (NDEs), people cross over to the "other side", and after an NDE most people develop a strong belief in life after death.
During near-death experiences (NDEs), people cross over to the "other side", and after an NDE most people develop a strong belief in life after death.
The NDE and the Future
Many people were given visions of the future during their near-death experience. This article recounts some of them, including visions of the 9/11 attack and the apocalypse.
Many people were given visions of the future during their near-death experience. This article recounts some of them, including visions of the 9/11 attack and the apocalypse.
NDE and Pre-Birth Research Conclusions
There are the millions of accounts of people who crossed over the boundary of life and returned with memories of a life after death and a life before they were born. The accounts are remarkably consistent.
There are the millions of accounts of people who crossed over the boundary of life and returned with memories of a life after death and a life before they were born. The accounts are remarkably consistent.
NDE: Can It Help the Living?
NDErs come back from near death with incredible stories. Now scientists are refining their methods so that the living can learn from the nearly dead.
NDErs come back from near death with incredible stories. Now scientists are refining their methods so that the living can learn from the nearly dead.
NDEs of Atheists
Here's a collection of near-death experiences from people might not believe in an afterlife - both positive and negative experiences.
Here's a collection of near-death experiences from people might not believe in an afterlife - both positive and negative experiences.
NDEs of the Rich and Famous
Near-death experiences of such celebrities as Jane Seymour, Peter Sellers, Elizabeth Taylor, Robert Pastorelli, Donald Sutherland, Burt Reynolds and others.
Near-death experiences of such celebrities as Jane Seymour, Peter Sellers, Elizabeth Taylor, Robert Pastorelli, Donald Sutherland, Burt Reynolds and others.
NDE Story of Mellen-Thomas Benedict
In his "journey through the light and back," Benedict tells the story of his death from cancer, who he met in the afterlife, and how he was brought back to a healthy life.
In his "journey through the light and back," Benedict tells the story of his death from cancer, who he met in the afterlife, and how he was brought back to a healthy life.
NDE: The Untold Story
PMH Atwater identifies of six types of experiences, with both positive and negative after-effects.
PMH Atwater identifies of six types of experiences, with both positive and negative after-effects.
Near-Death Experience FAQ
Answers nine of the most common questions about NDE.
Answers nine of the most common questions about NDE.
Near-Death Experiences
Accounts from the 8th century to the present day. The earliest English account comes from the Venerable Bede in the eighth century.
Accounts from the 8th century to the present day. The earliest English account comes from the Venerable Bede in the eighth century.
Near-Death Experiences and the Afterlife
Lots of interesting articles, including "Secrets of the Near-Death Experience," "Lessons from a Suicide" and many more.
Lots of interesting articles, including "Secrets of the Near-Death Experience," "Lessons from a Suicide" and many more.
Near Death Experiences of Children
Children of any age can have a near-death experience, including newborns and infants. This Fate magazine article reveals what they describe, which can be quite shocking to parents.
Children of any age can have a near-death experience, including newborns and infants. This Fate magazine article reveals what they describe, which can be quite shocking to parents.
A Near-Death Experience to Die For
In her 1917 book, How I Know that the Dead Are Alive, Fanny Ruthven Paget offers one of the most vivid and detailed near-death experiences ever recorded.
In her 1917 book, How I Know that the Dead Are Alive, Fanny Ruthven Paget offers one of the most vivid and detailed near-death experiences ever recorded.
The Passing – and Life Afterward
For those whose inquiring minds seek beyond a blind faith in this promise, Esoteric Christianity, this article says, offers the comfort of logical and satisfying details concerning the Spirit's activities after the physical body is discarded.
For those whose inquiring minds seek beyond a blind faith in this promise, Esoteric Christianity, this article says, offers the comfort of logical and satisfying details concerning the Spirit's activities after the physical body is discarded.
Personal Accounts of NDEs
A large collection of near-death experiences as told by the people who went through them; one you can even listen to in RealAudio format.
A large collection of near-death experiences as told by the people who went through them; one you can even listen to in RealAudio format.
Personal Survival After Death
Explores the connections among NDE, out-of-body experiences, visions, apparitions and more.
Explores the connections among NDE, out-of-body experiences, visions, apparitions and more.
Photographic Evidence of Life After Death
Old photographs purporting to show materialized spirits, ectoplasm, etc. Not very convincing.
Old photographs purporting to show materialized spirits, ectoplasm, etc. Not very convincing.
Plugged in with Dannion Brinkley
An article from Atlantis Rising about Brinkley, who has had one of the most dynamic near-death experiences ever recorded. Plus his ideas and theories.
An article from Atlantis Rising about Brinkley, who has had one of the most dynamic near-death experiences ever recorded. Plus his ideas and theories.
R-101
Two days after the 777-foot British dirigible R-101 crashed in flames, the London medium Eileen Garrett, while in a trance, began to convey messages purporting to come from Lt. H.C. Irwin, who had died aboard the R-101.
Two days after the 777-foot British dirigible R-101 crashed in flames, the London medium Eileen Garrett, while in a trance, began to convey messages purporting to come from Lt. H.C. Irwin, who had died aboard the R-101.
Souvenir from the Other Side
While hot-air ballooning over the Austrian Alps, Lynnclaire Dennis lost consciousness at an altitude of 17,000 feet and passed through a richly textured near-death experience.
While hot-air ballooning over the Austrian Alps, Lynnclaire Dennis lost consciousness at an altitude of 17,000 feet and passed through a richly textured near-death experience.
The Spirit World and Spirit Karma
At the moment of death, this article says, the "spirit" or consciousness of the person leaves via the crown centre at the top of the head regardless of whether one is spiritually advanced or not.
At the moment of death, this article says, the "spirit" or consciousness of the person leaves via the crown centre at the top of the head regardless of whether one is spiritually advanced or not.
Spontaneous Contact with the Dead
Reprint of an excellent D. Scott Rogo article, which notes that contact with the dead – or at least experiences which people believe represent such communication – is relatively frequent in our culture.
Reprint of an excellent D. Scott Rogo article, which notes that contact with the dead – or at least experiences which people believe represent such communication – is relatively frequent in our culture.
Survival of Death
The question of survival after death could be made more specific: Survival of what? Personal identity? Consciousness? An immortal soul? The notion of survival after death is a matter of ongoing controversy among parapsychologists.
The question of survival after death could be made more specific: Survival of what? Personal identity? Consciousness? An immortal soul? The notion of survival after death is a matter of ongoing controversy among parapsychologists.
A Theory That Accounts For the Occurrence of All NDEs
A plausible NDE theory should not only include an explanation of what leads to a NDE in some people, it should also include an explanation of why the majority of people do not have a NDE when they are in the same circumstances as those who do have a NDE.
A plausible NDE theory should not only include an explanation of what leads to a NDE in some people, it should also include an explanation of why the majority of people do not have a NDE when they are in the same circumstances as those who do have a NDE.
A Voyage to Knowledge of the Afterlife
Do the many levels of consciousness that we can access in "out-of-body" travels prove the existence of life beyond this one?
Do the many levels of consciousness that we can access in "out-of-body" travels prove the existence of life beyond this one?
Walk-Ins and Wanderers
A walk-in is thought to be a person whose original soul has departed his or her body and been replaced with a new soul.
A walk-in is thought to be a person whose original soul has departed his or her body and been replaced with a new soul.
What Could Life Beyond Death Be Like?
Some anti-suvivalists have given the impression that no significant information about the life beyond death has been given through mediums. But the literature indicates otherwise, this article says.
Some anti-suvivalists have given the impression that no significant information about the life beyond death has been given through mediums. But the literature indicates otherwise, this article says.
What I Saw in Heaven
Don Piper says he died and then lived to tell the tale. He describes what happened on his journey to the afterlife.
Don Piper says he died and then lived to tell the tale. He describes what happened on his journey to the afterlife.
What the Spirits Told the Professor
Dr. Robert Hare, a professor of chemistry at the University of Pennsylvania, started out as a disbeliever and expected to debunk mediumship. After receiving messages from his deceased parents and sister, he became a convert.
Dr. Robert Hare, a professor of chemistry at the University of Pennsylvania, started out as a disbeliever and expected to debunk mediumship. After receiving messages from his deceased parents and sister, he became a convert.
When the Silver Cord is Severed
The silver cord appears to be the spiritual counterpart of the umbilical cord. While the umbilical cord must be severed when we come into the material world, the silver cord must be severed when we return to the real world.
The silver cord appears to be the spiritual counterpart of the umbilical cord. While the umbilical cord must be severed when we come into the material world, the silver cord must be severed when we return to the real world.
Where Do We Go After Death?
Where does the person go after his death until his rebirth on Earth? Is it a single place or are there a variety of places? If so, what are the factors that decide where a particular person will go to after death?
Where does the person go after his death until his rebirth on Earth? Is it a single place or are there a variety of places? If so, what are the factors that decide where a particular person will go to after death?
Why You Might Not Realize You Are Dead
There have been numerous messages and signs from the spirit world indicating that many spirits are slow in recognizing that they are "dead," some floundering in this state for a long time.
There have been numerous messages and signs from the spirit world indicating that many spirits are slow in recognizing that they are "dead," some floundering in this state for a long time.
Will Modern Technology Prove Proof of Survival?
Is there proof that the spirit world exists? Many scientists are skeptical of the possibility of life after death, but this attitude may change as new technology creates equipment that can do amazing things.
Is there proof that the spirit world exists? Many scientists are skeptical of the possibility of life after death, but this attitude may change as new technology creates equipment that can do amazing things.